WordPress plugin comparison
Author Bio On Hover vs Smart Author Box
At a glance
- Smart Author Box has more active installs: 50+, against 40+ for Author Bio On Hover.
- On a typical day, Author Bio On Hover is downloaded about 4 times, Smart Author Box about 3.
- Smart Author Box is rated higher: 4.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 3.0 from 2 reviews.
- Author Bio On Hover was updated more recently: Jun 8, 2026, against Sep 16, 2024 for Smart Author Box.
- Author Bio On Hover is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.9.11, against 6.6.11 for Smart Author Box.
- Smart Author Box has been around longer: since 2019, against 2021 for Author Bio On Hover.
Line by line
Author Bio On Hover leads on 4 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Author Bio On Hover |  Smart Author Box |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #21,842 | #21,065 |
| Active installs | 40+ | 50+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 72 | 68 |
| Rating | 3.0(2) | 4.0(1) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 6.6.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.21 | ×0.05 |
| Last release | 5 months ago | 2 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.2.4 | – |
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